Patient's question:
When the baby was just born, something was wrong. She rarely cried, had a vacant stare, rarely moved her eyes, had little strength when feeding, and had a very stiff expression. Nothing could make her smile—it was very strange. The baby was taken to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said the baby had cerebral palsy. How to identify neonatal cerebral palsy?Doctor's answer:
Cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage during the developmental period within one month after birth. It primarily manifests as central motor disorders and abnormal postures. It may be accompanied by intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral abnormalities, or perceptual and sensory impairments. It is also necessary to exclude central paralysis caused by progressive diseases and transient developmental delays in normal children. Children with cerebral palsy exhibit the following four abnormalities: delayed motor development; abnormal muscle tone and posture; reduced active movement and/or the appearance of abnormal movements; and reflex abnormalities. The main methods of rehabilitation treatment are Chinese medicine treatments, which can include massage, acupuncture, and functional exercises. It is recommended to seek treatment at a large hospital's rehabilitation treatment center for systematic treatment, as this is a slow process.